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The Perfect Candidate

2020 · 104 min

A grounded, quietly inspiring drama that follows a determined woman pushing against social norms, balancing tension and warmth.

Directed by
Haifaa al-Mansour
Genres
Drama
Starring
Mila Al-Zahrani, Nora Al Awadh, Dae Al Hilali
Overview
A young Saudi doctor campaigns for a seat on the municipal council, finding confidence as she combats prejudice.

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Directed by
Haifaa al-Mansour
Genres
Drama
Starring
Mila Al-Zahrani, Nora Al Awadh, Dae Al Hilali
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Tone
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • upliftingstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 1 of 3
  • warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • gender
  • politics
  • family
  • identity
  • justice
Places
  • small town
  • workplace
Era
contemporary
Audience
teen
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action1
Horror0
Humour3
Realism8
Romance1
Tension4
Darkness3
Complexity4
Emotional weight6

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Genres
drama
Directed by
Haifaa al-Mansour
Written by
Brad Niemann, Haifaa al-Mansour
Starring
Mila Al-Zahrani, Nora Al Awadh, Dae Al Hilali, Khalid Abdulrhim, Shafi Al Harthy, Mohamed Othman, Najoud Ahmed, Khadeeja Mua'th
Music
Volker Bertelmann
Cinematography
Patrick Orth
Runtime
104 min
Country
Germany, Saudi Arabia
Languages
English, Arabic

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